Footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with IFC to close for demolition
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A pedestrian footbridge linking Hong Kong's Central Pier with the International Financial Centre (IFC) will be demolished and replaced by a temporary one. The bridge, which was opened in 2007, will close to the public on Wednesday and reopen as a temporary passageway near its current location on Thursday. Residents have been visiting the bridge to take final photos before its closure. The existing footbridge was constructed by the government following the relocation of the Star Ferry Pier in 2006. The new temporary bridge is part of an ongoing development project. The closure marks the end of an era for the bridge, which has provided a scenic view of the surrounding area.
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AI-ExtractedIn the past you could get a view of the [ferris] wheel and the clock tower in one shot, but now you cannot.
The Star Ferry Pier was relocated to its current site in 2006.
The existing footbridge was constructed by the government and opened in 2007.
A new temporary passageway will be open for use on Thursday.
The pedestrian footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with the IFC will be demolished.
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